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I Evaporated Peaches, Evaporated Apples, Prunes and Currant, Fresh Country Butter. Cheat) as Anybody. Moore & Thompson, Jellies,} Pickles, Fine Teas, Chipped Beef, LunchTongue, Potted Ham, Moo^e A Thompson. Vol 2 No.. 2e. Waco Texas. Thursday Evening September y 188^. Price 5 Cents. Orv fflxootjfi SANGER BROS. t We Have Ho Time to Write Advertisements As we are very Busv Putting the Finishing Touches on our NEW BUILDING and Rem > Min<* the Old. When finished our combined floor will cover NEAOR MAKING ONE OK THE LARGEST DRY AND FANCY GOODS IIOUSI S IN THE SOUTH. EVERYTHING IS BEING DOHE AVD An. MODERN IMPROVEMENTS, WILL BE PUT IN USE IB ASU gvgzR TO EXPEDITE SERVING CUSTOMERS. LONG DELAYS WAITING FOR PACKAGES AND CHANGE WILL BE DONE AWA1 WITH. ONLY A SHORT TIME MORE AND WE WILE BE ABLE TO SHOW TO THE PUBLIC THE RESULTS OF OUR THREE MONTH'S LABOR. OUR SUMMER STOCK IS GOING VERl FAST, THE LOW PRICES THAT NOW PREVAIL IS [DOING IT. SANGER BROS. liquors. UST OLD From this date I will slaughter prices on all Liquors, and for cash will sell cheaper than the same goods are sold anywhere in the state. The Following: ate a Few of My Reduced Prices on Strictly First Quality Wines: Claret and Rhine Wines, per dozen ............................................................................................ $2 50 Claret and Rhine Wines, per case,.......................................................................................... 5 °° Angelica Wine—the best, per gallon...................................................................................... 1 25 Catawba Wine “ “ “ “ * *•> Port Wine—a good article.............................................................................................................. * 5° Sherry Wine “ “ .............................................................................................................. ‘5° Sherry Wine—a superior article............................................................................................ Native Wine—3 years old............ ................................. ...................................................... 2 00 I OO I. A. GOLDSTEIN rrc7q^r~iT.17!=t A T.~E ATSTH) EETAIL XjIQTTOIR DIE.A.I1IELR IPmcripliou Bcustjists. CASTLES & MORRISON S. OLD CORNER DRUG STORE IS THE Ming Prescription Drug Store In the City. Best Stock Oi Patent Medicine. =e=THE TRIUMPH CIGAR.r—7 AT HOME AND ABROAD, TEX IS NEWS AND GENERAL VIEWS OF CUBBENT INTKKKS'I. Tho Lily of the Salvation Army—l Train Bobber in MissonrlSynopsis of Telegraph Brevities. IN GENERAL. St. Catherine, Ont., September 2.— Alexander Easterly and wife disappeared mysteriously from Effingham last fail. The matter had been forgotten until a day or two ago when Easteily’s brother revealed the tact that the missing man had killed his wife and buried her body in a lot adjoining their residence. Easterly’s brother, John, assisted in the murder and is now in jail. Thp brother who makes the confession was assisting John in burying the body when they had a quarrel and the former was seriously beaten. Alexander shot himself after killing his wife, and, according to an understanding, John cut the suicide’s throat, thus finishing the job, and the body was buried in Miller’s woods. The body of the worn n has been found hut no trace of her husband’s remains have oetn found and it is thought his alleged killing is false. St Louis, September 2.—What are known as Hie Little Rolling Mills, situated in East St. Louis, were closed tins morning by 350 of the hands striking. The men “kicked” at an order announcing the same pay as that of other mills, claiming it to be an attempt to force upon them the reduced Pittsburg scale. Nevada, September 2 —The trial of Henry Stair and his wife, Mannetta, for the murder of old man Small and his son some three weeks ago, which has been in progress here for a week past, closed last night and the jury brought in a verdict of guilty. The jury recommended the woman to the mercy of the court. An effort will be made to obtain a new trial. St. Louis, September 2.—Walter H. Lennox Maxwell, the presumed murderer of C. Arthur Preller,was arraigned in court today, for preliminary examination, but the case was continued to the 9tn instant, at the request of his counsel, who was not ready. New York, September 2.—Mr. and Mrs. Jesse R. Grant and Mrs. Sartoris were passengers this morning on the North Germen Lloyd steamer Werra. They are bound for Southhampton, the two first named on a visit and the last named is going to her home. Atlanta, September 2.—The corner stone of the new Georgia capitol was laid today with imposing ceremonies. Governor McDaniel, on behalf of the capitol commissioners, presented the building to the legislature. General A. R. Dawton, of Savannah, made the oration of the day. He reviewed the history of Georgia and made patriotic references to the war and to the present peace and prosperity of the country. Kansas City, September 2.—A bold train robbery occurred on the Chicago and Alton railroad tonight, but owing to a sudden fright of the robbers, but little booty was secured. As the westbound train, on its way to this citv, left Blue Springs, 22 miles east of here, about 9 o’clock this evening, four masked men appeared at the smoking car and were about to board it. A number of men were standing on the platform and the robbers passed to the next car in line, the day coach. Three of them jumped upon the forward platform and the fourth got on at the rear. A man then mounted guard at each end of the car, while the other two entered, and with drawn revolvers, commanded the passengers to give up their money. A number of them handed out small amounts of change, while one man, in his excitement, passed out his purse, containing $23. The robbers took whatever was offered without searching the passengers, and made no attempt to rob them of their jewelry. When the pair had reached the middle of the car they became suddenly alarmed, and, pulling the bellcord, the fourrobbers sprang off when the train slackened speed, and disappeared in the darkness. The train passed on and the conductor, James Boggs, reported the affair to the officials of the road from the next telegraph station. The train then proceeded on its way to this city. The passengers on the other cars knew nothing of the matter until it was all over. There was then great excitement among the more timid ones, and many hastened to secure their valuables and prepare for a return of the robbers, even though all danger had passed. The passengers of the car that was robbed had scarcely time to realize what had occurred before the robbers disappeared. The booty secured amounted to about $30 in money, nothing else being taken. The robbers are described as appearing awkward and nervous, and evidently unus»d to such work. They were roughly dressed and had the appearance of farm hands. Each wore a small black mask. Washington, September 2.—The news of the di owning of Mrs. Della Stella and Senator Morgan’s son in the rapids of'the Potomac was ieceived with great sadness in this city, where they were both well known and popular. The bodies have not been recovered. Mr. Morgan was the only son of the senator from Alabama, and was his father’s private secretary. The senator and his family are in great grief. Fort Worth, September 2.—On Friday last near Webber’s Falls, Cherokee nation, William Hall and one McBride engaged in a difficulty over some trivial matter, when Me Bride shot and fatally wounded his adversary. Upon seeing the terrible work he had accomplished he remarked to the bystanders that he had killed his best friend, and immediately raising his revolver, fired and literally blew the top of his head off. Both were white men. Washington, September 2.—The president will arrive at the White House Saturday night next. It was given out in the Washington papers yesterday that he would not get back until the 15th. You may bet on Saturday night. THE STATE. LAMPASAS, September 2.—At an early hour this morning the hacks, busses and street cars were in demand to transfer the the large crowd to the depot to take the excursion to Goldthwaite, where the sale of town lots took place today. The train left promptly at seven o’clock, carrying a large crowd. The sale commenced shortly after arriving there, and about $35,000 worth of lots were sold. The choice sold for $290 and the six following for $275 each. Quite a number of our merchants will open branch houses there. Galveston, September 2.—A brief session of the committees of Knights of Labor and the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe railway was held tonight and adjourned until tomorrow at 11 o’clock when a treaty will be finally consummated. It is understood that thus far the knights have gained every point and those still remaining in dispute are not essentially material to the issue. Austin, September 2.—John F. Trippe, arrested some time since on a charge of fer'erery, was released today on bond. Miss Mollie James, daughter of Mr. E. L. James, one of the land board clerks, died this morning. Governor Ireland left his office yesterday about 3 o’clock feeling very unwell, and today is down with dengue fever. There are two hundred other persons in the city prostrated with this disease. Dallas, September 2.—A glove fight has been arranged to take place in this city on the 10th instant, between the St. Joe Kid and William Black. It will be for $500, and $100 a side has already been put up as a forfeit. The fight will be straight, the best man to win, so say the knowing ones. Gainesville, September 2.—Late yesterday evening A. D. Williams, an old and respected citizen of Cook county, was shot and instantly killed by Pruce Williams, a young ruffian, wbo resides near him. The killing took place about nine miles east of the city. The murderer escaped, and will probably swell the number of outlaws that now infest the Indian Territory. Weatherford, September 2.—The case against J. H. Milliken, charged with the murder of James Lee, was called in the distnct court this morning and was postponed until tomorrow, owing to the nonappearance of several important witnesses. Among the number was John Fansler, principal witness for the prosecution. As he was known to have been in town the day before, the judicial indignation of Judge Beckham was aroused and he forthwith assessed a fine of $500 against the witness and ordered a writ issued for his arrest with instruc'ions to place him under bond for appearance in the sum of $1,000 when found. He was already under bond for $200,which the court decided forfeited. Corsicana, September 2.—The prohibition meeting at the court house, to hear T. J. Gibson, of Mexia, was fairly attended. He was followed by Judge R. C. Beale, of this ci’y, who tore the arguments of the man from Limestone county to pieces. A grand rally is on the tapis for tomorrow, at Dawson, where Judge Gerald and M. D. Herring, of Waco, will speak. An excursion from this place will go on the narrow gauge, to be in attendance. Prospects for a large majority against local option grow brighter every day, and our merchants are jubilant over the prospec}. Longview, September 2.—Prohibition is aggressive in this county, and that sentiment, or feeling, seems to go heart to heart with that religious fervor that appears to be spreading among people of all classes, both black and white. Prohibition committees have been appointed; also a number of speakers, to thoroughly canvass the county. Palestine, September 2.—A large crowd of both sexes assembled at Tennessee Colony, yesterday, to hear speeches on the subject of prohibition. Captain Gammage and B. F. Rogers spoke In favi r, and Rev. Ben Parker and Colonel F. N. Hanks against the measure. The speeches were listened to attentively, there being more colored people here than at any time since the canvass begun. A leading feature in the canvass of the antiprohibitionists has been to send out canvassers to quietly pursuade the coloredjmen from going out to meetings for discussion cf the subject. The antiprohibitionists are highly elated at the result of the election in McLennan county, and claim this county by 500 majority. If they triumph the prohibitionists assert that it will be by the the negro vote. Temple, September 2.—Mr. Clements found an alligator seven feet eight inches long in Prairie branch, about one mile from Temple, this evening, and after some exciting work, succeeded in roping the reptile, and now has its hide as a trophy. Bob Armstrong, an employe of the Santa Fe, has been arrested on a complaint of malicious mischief in attempting to derail a freight car by leaving a switch open, on last Sunday evening. The complaint was made by A. N. Woody. It is the only arrest th?t has yet grown out of the strike at this place. The examining trial of Archie McFarland and the Watson boys, on the charge of shooting into the passenger train near here, on the 25th of August, was brought before Justice Lowry, here, this afternoon. Only tiro or three witnesses have been examined, and the trial will continue tomorrow. FOREIGN. London, September 2.—Mrs. Jarrett was taken into custody this morning on the charge of abducting the Armstrong girl who was the “Lily” of the Fall Mall Gazette’s revelations. General Booth of the Salvation Army surrendered Mrs. Jarrett to the auihorities after having several conferences with them during the past few days. The police finally threatened to have a warrant issued for General Booth’s arrest on the charge of obstructing the law by concealing Mrs. Jarrett. This frightened him and he immediately ’ produced the woman. Mrs. Jarrett walked to the police station with a sister of the salvation army, and in accordance with an arrangement made with the superintendent of the police, an officer was, in waiting at the door of the station house and took her in charge. Mrs. Jarrett demurely proceeded to hercetl and was locked up. Later in the day Mrs. Jarratt was taken to the Bow Street police court, where she was charged with having indecently assaulted the Armstrong girl with administering a noxious drug to her and with feloniously detaining her, also with conspiracy with Mr. Stead of the Pall Mall Gazette and others to commit these offenses. Mr. Foleard, solicitor for the treasury, appeared for the prosecutor. The prisoner was remanded until next Monday, bail being refused. A summons has been granted, for complicity in the case, against Mr. Stead, General Booth and others. Jacques, known as Mr. Stead’s assistant in securing the information contained in the revelations, Mrs. Coombe, in whose house the girl was secreted, and Madame Maurry, in whose establishment the child was drugged, have all been subjected to examination and summoned to appear for trial at the Bow Street police court on the charge of complictty in the case. Mr. Stead, who is summering in Switzerland, on being notified that a summons against him had been issued, telegraphed that he would return immediately and answer the charge. Mr. Geo. Fitt Lewis has been retained to conduct Mr. Stead’s defense. If you want a Rogers or Wostenholm pocket knife call on Horsfull & Cameron The best assortment ever seen in Waco.— Itc. Canine Sagacity. San Francisco Alto. A remarkable instance of canine sagacity came under observation of the Alta reporter yesterday. Walking along Post street,pretty well out of the business portion of the city, he chanced to notice a little child some five years of age at play with an immense Newfoundland dog on the lawn in front ot an elegant residence. In the rough and tumble sport of the two the child hurt his dumb playmate so that he snapped rather angrily at the child. A lady, who stood watching on the porch, cried out: “Nero, aint you ashamed of yourself to frighten baby? Go away, you bad dog.” Poor Nero slunk away whining and irresolute; suddenly he sprang toward a flowering rosebush, bit off one of the fragrant biossoms and with many an extravagant caper laid it at the feet of the child, and then bounded toward the misstress to receive the caress of forgivness. PERSONAL AND GENERAL. Light blue eyes are the oddity in a pureblooded Louisville negress. Rhode Island retains the greatest density of population of all the states. The death of an aged Ohioan was caused by the shock of discovering that he was only 90 years old, instead of being the centenarian as he was supposed* $ The head of the Roman Catholic missions in China reports that ten thousand native converts have been massacred within tin years. Five white missionaries have been lost. Officers of the Chili navy talk a great deal about the anticipated time when they may sack San Francisco, and their idea is said to be that a project of that kind is quite feasible. It is estimated that the opposing candidates for district attorney of Luzerue county, Fa., have promised fifteen hundred postoffices to politicians, though there are only a hundred to be filled by anybody. Six of the clergymen who made a recent bicycle t«ur of Canada travelled a hundred miles in a day. The same distance has been covered by professional riders in ten hours, but on a smooth track with the lightest of wheels. The causes of a separation between a Georgia husband ar.d wife were that she had until after marriage concealed from him the fact that her handsome teeth were false, and that he neglected to tell her that he snored in his sleep. They could not agree to set one fault against the other. The worthlessness of the murdered man was the only plea made by a Wyoming lawyer in defence of his client, who had deliberately shota barroom bully for merely annoying him. The judge said that argument was unsound in law, but the jury let it justify, to their minds, a verdict of acquittal. A Queer Old Darkey. Old Annie Hogan, known as “Granny Ann,” who died recently in Mississippi at the age of 120 years, was without doubt one of the curiosities of the age. Her hair was a yard long, silky and soft as could be, but at the same time kinky. She would plait it and wind it out in a long horn, which stuck out behind, holding a bright bandanna handkerchief out in a point. It was cut off before her death, and will be sent to the New Orleans exposition. The old woman had some strange ideas. She had a favorite son shot and killed by his wife forty yaars ago. The last thing he ever gave her was a bottle of molasses, which she kept faithfully, always requesting that it should be put in her coffin. The same son owned what he called a “currie dog.” After his master’s death the dog developed a strong fancy for fresh mutton, preferring to do his own slaughtering, which did not please the overseers on the place, and the “currie dog” met with a sudden and violent death. “Old Granny Ann” carefully cut a lock of his hair and requested that it also be put in her coffin. A little box containing every tooth she ever had had been carefully treasured to go with the bottle and hair. All her wishes were faithfully carried out by her daughterinlaw, who has cared for her with true Christian patience for twenty years. Mormons Mobbed in London. For some time past several Mormon missionaries have been laboring with great energy in the East End of London, and have succeeded in making many converts and proselytes, in spite of persistent opposition. Recently there have been reports that these missionaries had been systematically kidnapping young women and shipping them to Utah to be “sealed” to rich Mormons. All sorts of stories have been told about the harem; kept by the wealthy Mormons, and the indignities inflicted upon the girls who were entrapped into becoming their concubines. These reports have greatly exasperated the East Enders, and an infuriated mo(> invaded and took possession of the hall in which the missionaries were speaking. The invaders stormed the platform, smashed most of the furniture in the hall and made a wreck of everything on the platform. The seven elders who had been conducting the services fled for their lives. The rioters chased them through the streets, pelting them with mud and every missile that could be picked up. Several of the elders were captured and terribly abused by the mob. Their clothing was tom to shreds and they were beaten until they were unsconcious and almost lifeless. The rioters, evidently believing them dead, fled and left the Mormons lying naked and bleeding on the pavement, where they were afterward found by the police. \V. R. Brimingham has some one hundred and fifty buggies and spring wagons in stock, which he is proposing to close out regardless of cost. It will astonish you to learn that he is selling nice top buggies for the small sum of $57.50. Full leather top and leather boot, double collar, steel axle buggies for $90.00.—82im
Object Description
ID | tx-waco-nwp-day_1885-09-03 |
Title | The Day (Waco, Texas) Vol. 2 No. 252, Thursday, September 3, 1885 |
Date | 1885-09-03 |
Volume | 2 |
Issue | 252 |
Number of Pages | 4 |
Publisher | The Day Publishing Company |
Language | English |
Rights | http://www.baylor.edu/lib/digitization/digitalrights |
Resource Type | Text |
Format | Newspaper, 4 pages |
Collection Name | Baylor University - The Texas Collection - Historic Waco Newspapers |
Uniform Title | The Day (Waco, Texas) |
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Title | tx-waco-nwp-day_1885-09-03_01 |
OCR - Transcript | I Evaporated Peaches, Evaporated Apples, Prunes and Currant, Fresh Country Butter. Cheat) as Anybody. Moore & Thompson, Jellies,} Pickles, Fine Teas, Chipped Beef, LunchTongue, Potted Ham, Moo^e A Thompson. Vol 2 No.. 2e. Waco Texas. Thursday Evening September y 188^. Price 5 Cents. Orv fflxootjfi SANGER BROS. t We Have Ho Time to Write Advertisements As we are very Busv Putting the Finishing Touches on our NEW BUILDING and Rem > Min<* the Old. When finished our combined floor will cover NEAOR MAKING ONE OK THE LARGEST DRY AND FANCY GOODS IIOUSI S IN THE SOUTH. EVERYTHING IS BEING DOHE AVD An. MODERN IMPROVEMENTS, WILL BE PUT IN USE IB ASU gvgzR TO EXPEDITE SERVING CUSTOMERS. LONG DELAYS WAITING FOR PACKAGES AND CHANGE WILL BE DONE AWA1 WITH. ONLY A SHORT TIME MORE AND WE WILE BE ABLE TO SHOW TO THE PUBLIC THE RESULTS OF OUR THREE MONTH'S LABOR. OUR SUMMER STOCK IS GOING VERl FAST, THE LOW PRICES THAT NOW PREVAIL IS [DOING IT. SANGER BROS. liquors. UST OLD From this date I will slaughter prices on all Liquors, and for cash will sell cheaper than the same goods are sold anywhere in the state. The Following: ate a Few of My Reduced Prices on Strictly First Quality Wines: Claret and Rhine Wines, per dozen ............................................................................................ $2 50 Claret and Rhine Wines, per case,.......................................................................................... 5 °° Angelica Wine—the best, per gallon...................................................................................... 1 25 Catawba Wine “ “ “ “ * *•> Port Wine—a good article.............................................................................................................. * 5° Sherry Wine “ “ .............................................................................................................. ‘5° Sherry Wine—a superior article............................................................................................ Native Wine—3 years old............ ................................. ...................................................... 2 00 I OO I. A. GOLDSTEIN rrc7q^r~iT.17!=t A T.~E ATSTH) EETAIL XjIQTTOIR DIE.A.I1IELR IPmcripliou Bcustjists. CASTLES & MORRISON S. OLD CORNER DRUG STORE IS THE Ming Prescription Drug Store In the City. Best Stock Oi Patent Medicine. =e=THE TRIUMPH CIGAR.r—7 AT HOME AND ABROAD, TEX IS NEWS AND GENERAL VIEWS OF CUBBENT INTKKKS'I. Tho Lily of the Salvation Army—l Train Bobber in MissonrlSynopsis of Telegraph Brevities. IN GENERAL. St. Catherine, Ont., September 2.— Alexander Easterly and wife disappeared mysteriously from Effingham last fail. The matter had been forgotten until a day or two ago when Easteily’s brother revealed the tact that the missing man had killed his wife and buried her body in a lot adjoining their residence. Easterly’s brother, John, assisted in the murder and is now in jail. Thp brother who makes the confession was assisting John in burying the body when they had a quarrel and the former was seriously beaten. Alexander shot himself after killing his wife, and, according to an understanding, John cut the suicide’s throat, thus finishing the job, and the body was buried in Miller’s woods. The body of the worn n has been found hut no trace of her husband’s remains have oetn found and it is thought his alleged killing is false. St Louis, September 2.—What are known as Hie Little Rolling Mills, situated in East St. Louis, were closed tins morning by 350 of the hands striking. The men “kicked” at an order announcing the same pay as that of other mills, claiming it to be an attempt to force upon them the reduced Pittsburg scale. Nevada, September 2 —The trial of Henry Stair and his wife, Mannetta, for the murder of old man Small and his son some three weeks ago, which has been in progress here for a week past, closed last night and the jury brought in a verdict of guilty. The jury recommended the woman to the mercy of the court. An effort will be made to obtain a new trial. St. Louis, September 2.—Walter H. Lennox Maxwell, the presumed murderer of C. Arthur Preller,was arraigned in court today, for preliminary examination, but the case was continued to the 9tn instant, at the request of his counsel, who was not ready. New York, September 2.—Mr. and Mrs. Jesse R. Grant and Mrs. Sartoris were passengers this morning on the North Germen Lloyd steamer Werra. They are bound for Southhampton, the two first named on a visit and the last named is going to her home. Atlanta, September 2.—The corner stone of the new Georgia capitol was laid today with imposing ceremonies. Governor McDaniel, on behalf of the capitol commissioners, presented the building to the legislature. General A. R. Dawton, of Savannah, made the oration of the day. He reviewed the history of Georgia and made patriotic references to the war and to the present peace and prosperity of the country. Kansas City, September 2.—A bold train robbery occurred on the Chicago and Alton railroad tonight, but owing to a sudden fright of the robbers, but little booty was secured. As the westbound train, on its way to this citv, left Blue Springs, 22 miles east of here, about 9 o’clock this evening, four masked men appeared at the smoking car and were about to board it. A number of men were standing on the platform and the robbers passed to the next car in line, the day coach. Three of them jumped upon the forward platform and the fourth got on at the rear. A man then mounted guard at each end of the car, while the other two entered, and with drawn revolvers, commanded the passengers to give up their money. A number of them handed out small amounts of change, while one man, in his excitement, passed out his purse, containing $23. The robbers took whatever was offered without searching the passengers, and made no attempt to rob them of their jewelry. When the pair had reached the middle of the car they became suddenly alarmed, and, pulling the bellcord, the fourrobbers sprang off when the train slackened speed, and disappeared in the darkness. The train passed on and the conductor, James Boggs, reported the affair to the officials of the road from the next telegraph station. The train then proceeded on its way to this city. The passengers on the other cars knew nothing of the matter until it was all over. There was then great excitement among the more timid ones, and many hastened to secure their valuables and prepare for a return of the robbers, even though all danger had passed. The passengers of the car that was robbed had scarcely time to realize what had occurred before the robbers disappeared. The booty secured amounted to about $30 in money, nothing else being taken. The robbers are described as appearing awkward and nervous, and evidently unus»d to such work. They were roughly dressed and had the appearance of farm hands. Each wore a small black mask. Washington, September 2.—The news of the di owning of Mrs. Della Stella and Senator Morgan’s son in the rapids of'the Potomac was ieceived with great sadness in this city, where they were both well known and popular. The bodies have not been recovered. Mr. Morgan was the only son of the senator from Alabama, and was his father’s private secretary. The senator and his family are in great grief. Fort Worth, September 2.—On Friday last near Webber’s Falls, Cherokee nation, William Hall and one McBride engaged in a difficulty over some trivial matter, when Me Bride shot and fatally wounded his adversary. Upon seeing the terrible work he had accomplished he remarked to the bystanders that he had killed his best friend, and immediately raising his revolver, fired and literally blew the top of his head off. Both were white men. Washington, September 2.—The president will arrive at the White House Saturday night next. It was given out in the Washington papers yesterday that he would not get back until the 15th. You may bet on Saturday night. THE STATE. LAMPASAS, September 2.—At an early hour this morning the hacks, busses and street cars were in demand to transfer the the large crowd to the depot to take the excursion to Goldthwaite, where the sale of town lots took place today. The train left promptly at seven o’clock, carrying a large crowd. The sale commenced shortly after arriving there, and about $35,000 worth of lots were sold. The choice sold for $290 and the six following for $275 each. Quite a number of our merchants will open branch houses there. Galveston, September 2.—A brief session of the committees of Knights of Labor and the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe railway was held tonight and adjourned until tomorrow at 11 o’clock when a treaty will be finally consummated. It is understood that thus far the knights have gained every point and those still remaining in dispute are not essentially material to the issue. Austin, September 2.—John F. Trippe, arrested some time since on a charge of fer'erery, was released today on bond. Miss Mollie James, daughter of Mr. E. L. James, one of the land board clerks, died this morning. Governor Ireland left his office yesterday about 3 o’clock feeling very unwell, and today is down with dengue fever. There are two hundred other persons in the city prostrated with this disease. Dallas, September 2.—A glove fight has been arranged to take place in this city on the 10th instant, between the St. Joe Kid and William Black. It will be for $500, and $100 a side has already been put up as a forfeit. The fight will be straight, the best man to win, so say the knowing ones. Gainesville, September 2.—Late yesterday evening A. D. Williams, an old and respected citizen of Cook county, was shot and instantly killed by Pruce Williams, a young ruffian, wbo resides near him. The killing took place about nine miles east of the city. The murderer escaped, and will probably swell the number of outlaws that now infest the Indian Territory. Weatherford, September 2.—The case against J. H. Milliken, charged with the murder of James Lee, was called in the distnct court this morning and was postponed until tomorrow, owing to the nonappearance of several important witnesses. Among the number was John Fansler, principal witness for the prosecution. As he was known to have been in town the day before, the judicial indignation of Judge Beckham was aroused and he forthwith assessed a fine of $500 against the witness and ordered a writ issued for his arrest with instruc'ions to place him under bond for appearance in the sum of $1,000 when found. He was already under bond for $200,which the court decided forfeited. Corsicana, September 2.—The prohibition meeting at the court house, to hear T. J. Gibson, of Mexia, was fairly attended. He was followed by Judge R. C. Beale, of this ci’y, who tore the arguments of the man from Limestone county to pieces. A grand rally is on the tapis for tomorrow, at Dawson, where Judge Gerald and M. D. Herring, of Waco, will speak. An excursion from this place will go on the narrow gauge, to be in attendance. Prospects for a large majority against local option grow brighter every day, and our merchants are jubilant over the prospec}. Longview, September 2.—Prohibition is aggressive in this county, and that sentiment, or feeling, seems to go heart to heart with that religious fervor that appears to be spreading among people of all classes, both black and white. Prohibition committees have been appointed; also a number of speakers, to thoroughly canvass the county. Palestine, September 2.—A large crowd of both sexes assembled at Tennessee Colony, yesterday, to hear speeches on the subject of prohibition. Captain Gammage and B. F. Rogers spoke In favi r, and Rev. Ben Parker and Colonel F. N. Hanks against the measure. The speeches were listened to attentively, there being more colored people here than at any time since the canvass begun. A leading feature in the canvass of the antiprohibitionists has been to send out canvassers to quietly pursuade the coloredjmen from going out to meetings for discussion cf the subject. The antiprohibitionists are highly elated at the result of the election in McLennan county, and claim this county by 500 majority. If they triumph the prohibitionists assert that it will be by the the negro vote. Temple, September 2.—Mr. Clements found an alligator seven feet eight inches long in Prairie branch, about one mile from Temple, this evening, and after some exciting work, succeeded in roping the reptile, and now has its hide as a trophy. Bob Armstrong, an employe of the Santa Fe, has been arrested on a complaint of malicious mischief in attempting to derail a freight car by leaving a switch open, on last Sunday evening. The complaint was made by A. N. Woody. It is the only arrest th?t has yet grown out of the strike at this place. The examining trial of Archie McFarland and the Watson boys, on the charge of shooting into the passenger train near here, on the 25th of August, was brought before Justice Lowry, here, this afternoon. Only tiro or three witnesses have been examined, and the trial will continue tomorrow. FOREIGN. London, September 2.—Mrs. Jarrett was taken into custody this morning on the charge of abducting the Armstrong girl who was the “Lily” of the Fall Mall Gazette’s revelations. General Booth of the Salvation Army surrendered Mrs. Jarrett to the auihorities after having several conferences with them during the past few days. The police finally threatened to have a warrant issued for General Booth’s arrest on the charge of obstructing the law by concealing Mrs. Jarrett. This frightened him and he immediately ’ produced the woman. Mrs. Jarrett walked to the police station with a sister of the salvation army, and in accordance with an arrangement made with the superintendent of the police, an officer was, in waiting at the door of the station house and took her in charge. Mrs. Jarrett demurely proceeded to hercetl and was locked up. Later in the day Mrs. Jarratt was taken to the Bow Street police court, where she was charged with having indecently assaulted the Armstrong girl with administering a noxious drug to her and with feloniously detaining her, also with conspiracy with Mr. Stead of the Pall Mall Gazette and others to commit these offenses. Mr. Foleard, solicitor for the treasury, appeared for the prosecutor. The prisoner was remanded until next Monday, bail being refused. A summons has been granted, for complicity in the case, against Mr. Stead, General Booth and others. Jacques, known as Mr. Stead’s assistant in securing the information contained in the revelations, Mrs. Coombe, in whose house the girl was secreted, and Madame Maurry, in whose establishment the child was drugged, have all been subjected to examination and summoned to appear for trial at the Bow Street police court on the charge of complictty in the case. Mr. Stead, who is summering in Switzerland, on being notified that a summons against him had been issued, telegraphed that he would return immediately and answer the charge. Mr. Geo. Fitt Lewis has been retained to conduct Mr. Stead’s defense. If you want a Rogers or Wostenholm pocket knife call on Horsfull & Cameron The best assortment ever seen in Waco.— Itc. Canine Sagacity. San Francisco Alto. A remarkable instance of canine sagacity came under observation of the Alta reporter yesterday. Walking along Post street,pretty well out of the business portion of the city, he chanced to notice a little child some five years of age at play with an immense Newfoundland dog on the lawn in front ot an elegant residence. In the rough and tumble sport of the two the child hurt his dumb playmate so that he snapped rather angrily at the child. A lady, who stood watching on the porch, cried out: “Nero, aint you ashamed of yourself to frighten baby? Go away, you bad dog.” Poor Nero slunk away whining and irresolute; suddenly he sprang toward a flowering rosebush, bit off one of the fragrant biossoms and with many an extravagant caper laid it at the feet of the child, and then bounded toward the misstress to receive the caress of forgivness. PERSONAL AND GENERAL. Light blue eyes are the oddity in a pureblooded Louisville negress. Rhode Island retains the greatest density of population of all the states. The death of an aged Ohioan was caused by the shock of discovering that he was only 90 years old, instead of being the centenarian as he was supposed* $ The head of the Roman Catholic missions in China reports that ten thousand native converts have been massacred within tin years. Five white missionaries have been lost. Officers of the Chili navy talk a great deal about the anticipated time when they may sack San Francisco, and their idea is said to be that a project of that kind is quite feasible. It is estimated that the opposing candidates for district attorney of Luzerue county, Fa., have promised fifteen hundred postoffices to politicians, though there are only a hundred to be filled by anybody. Six of the clergymen who made a recent bicycle t«ur of Canada travelled a hundred miles in a day. The same distance has been covered by professional riders in ten hours, but on a smooth track with the lightest of wheels. The causes of a separation between a Georgia husband ar.d wife were that she had until after marriage concealed from him the fact that her handsome teeth were false, and that he neglected to tell her that he snored in his sleep. They could not agree to set one fault against the other. The worthlessness of the murdered man was the only plea made by a Wyoming lawyer in defence of his client, who had deliberately shota barroom bully for merely annoying him. The judge said that argument was unsound in law, but the jury let it justify, to their minds, a verdict of acquittal. A Queer Old Darkey. Old Annie Hogan, known as “Granny Ann,” who died recently in Mississippi at the age of 120 years, was without doubt one of the curiosities of the age. Her hair was a yard long, silky and soft as could be, but at the same time kinky. She would plait it and wind it out in a long horn, which stuck out behind, holding a bright bandanna handkerchief out in a point. It was cut off before her death, and will be sent to the New Orleans exposition. The old woman had some strange ideas. She had a favorite son shot and killed by his wife forty yaars ago. The last thing he ever gave her was a bottle of molasses, which she kept faithfully, always requesting that it should be put in her coffin. The same son owned what he called a “currie dog.” After his master’s death the dog developed a strong fancy for fresh mutton, preferring to do his own slaughtering, which did not please the overseers on the place, and the “currie dog” met with a sudden and violent death. “Old Granny Ann” carefully cut a lock of his hair and requested that it also be put in her coffin. A little box containing every tooth she ever had had been carefully treasured to go with the bottle and hair. All her wishes were faithfully carried out by her daughterinlaw, who has cared for her with true Christian patience for twenty years. Mormons Mobbed in London. For some time past several Mormon missionaries have been laboring with great energy in the East End of London, and have succeeded in making many converts and proselytes, in spite of persistent opposition. Recently there have been reports that these missionaries had been systematically kidnapping young women and shipping them to Utah to be “sealed” to rich Mormons. All sorts of stories have been told about the harem; kept by the wealthy Mormons, and the indignities inflicted upon the girls who were entrapped into becoming their concubines. These reports have greatly exasperated the East Enders, and an infuriated mo(> invaded and took possession of the hall in which the missionaries were speaking. The invaders stormed the platform, smashed most of the furniture in the hall and made a wreck of everything on the platform. The seven elders who had been conducting the services fled for their lives. The rioters chased them through the streets, pelting them with mud and every missile that could be picked up. Several of the elders were captured and terribly abused by the mob. Their clothing was tom to shreds and they were beaten until they were unsconcious and almost lifeless. The rioters, evidently believing them dead, fled and left the Mormons lying naked and bleeding on the pavement, where they were afterward found by the police. \V. R. Brimingham has some one hundred and fifty buggies and spring wagons in stock, which he is proposing to close out regardless of cost. It will astonish you to learn that he is selling nice top buggies for the small sum of $57.50. Full leather top and leather boot, double collar, steel axle buggies for $90.00.—82im |